The staircases extend to the evacuation level to the outside. The walls and steps do not contain cladding materials classified, according to their reaction to fire, in a category lower than that specified by joint order of the ministers responsible for labour and agriculture.
Staircases are fitted with a handrail or handrail. Staircases at least 1.5 metres wide must have handrails on both sides.
The staircases serving the upper floors are separate from the staircases serving the basements.
The minimum widths laid down in Article R. 4227-5 are increased by half for staircases serving basements.
Signage indicates the way to the nearest exit and the way to the nearest safe waiting area or equivalent area. Other signs identify these areas. Clearances that are not normally used as passageways during working hours are marked with the words “emergency exit”.
Establishments are equipped with emergency lighting so that people can be evacuated in the event of an accidental interruption to normal lighting. The design, implementation and operating and maintenance conditions for this lighting, as well as the premises which may be exempt from it due to their small surface area or low frequency of use, are defined by an order of the ministers responsible for labour and agriculture.
The provisions of this section apply without prejudice to the application of regulations relating to: 1° Fixed installations for heating and the supply of hot water; 2° Fuel gas and liquefied hydrocarbon installations; 3° The storage and use of petroleum products.
Liquid fuels with a flash point below 55°C may not be used for heating.
It is forbidden to fill the tanks of heating appliances while the appliance is in operation or in a room with flames, incandescent elements or surfaces heated to over 100°C.
Heat-generating equipment, together with its pipes and chimneys, must be installed in such a way that it cannot spread fire to building materials, materials and objects likely to be placed in the vicinity, or to workers’ clothing.
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